Clairemont Equipment

What Clairemont Equipment does

Clairemont Equipment is a family-owned heavy equipment distributor and rental company founded in 1970 and headquartered in San Diego, California. The company operates six full-service branch locations across Southern California — including two in San Diego, Escondido, Fontana, Imperial, Indio, and Bakersfield (added Q4 2024) — and serves as the authorized Komatsu construction and mining equipment dealer for all ten Southern California counties following an April 2023 territory expansion. It carries complementary OEM lines from Yanmar, Dynapac, JLG, Stihl, and Finn. Per public profiles, the founders are Clara Zagami and Charles Zagami.

The company generates revenue across six distinct streams: equipment rentals (daily, weekly, monthly, and annual terms), new equipment sales as an authorized dealer, used equipment sales drawn from its own rental fleet, parts sales (OEM and aftermarket including Komatsu Reman, KVX GET, and Hensley systems), service and repair (preventive maintenance, emergency response, component rebuilds, and field service), and equipment financing through Komatsu Finance and other lenders. Used equipment is listed at $5,500 to $63,500 per unit, while rentals and new equipment pricing is quote-based. Customer segments span contractors, homeowners/DIY, industrial and mining operations, and municipalities across Southern California.

The technology stack centers on an equipment rental/sales platform with inventory management, parts ordering, and service scheduling capabilities. Proprietary offerings include the ECARE Management System for undercarriage inspections using ultrasonic tooling, the KOWA (Komatsu Oil & Wear Analysis) predictive maintenance program, and a multimillion-dollar parts inventory supporting a stated 98% 24-hour order fulfillment rate. A new Komatsu stocking warehouse in Las Vegas extends the parts logistics reach beyond Southern California. The company employs 51-100 staff and emphasizes family ownership, multi-generational involvement, and rental-first customer relationships built over more than 55 years.

Name

Clairemont Equipment

Legal name

Clairemont Equipment

Website

https://clairemontequipment.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Family-owned since 1970, Clairemont Equipment operates six full-service branches across Southern California as the authorized Komatsu dealer for ten counties. It provides construction and mining equipment rentals, sales, parts, service, and financing to contractors, homeowners, municipalities, and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment Dealership and Rental

NAICS

Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (4234), Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42385), Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331)

SIC

Wholesale-Construction & Mining (No Petro) Machinery & Equip (5082), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Regional Hub / National Hub Distribution Centers (Multi-node Network Hubs) (TLALAEAN)

Keywords

• Heavy equipment rentals
• Construction equipment sales
• Authorized Komatsu dealer
• Equipment parts service
• Aerial work platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rentals: Daily, weekly, monthly, and annual rental options for construction equipment including excavators, dozers, aerial lifts, generators, and tools. Includes flexible terms, well-maintained fleet, and delivery/pickup services.
2. New Equipment Sales: Sales of new Komatsu, Yanmar, and other major brand construction equipment as authorized dealer
3. Used Equipment Sales: Sales of pre-owned construction equipment from rental fleet including excavators, lifts, compactors, and material handling equipment
4. Parts Sales: OEM and aftermarket parts for Komatsu, JLG, Stihl, and other brands including Komatsu Reman, KVX GET systems, and all makes undercarriage
5. Service and Repair: Preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, component rebuilds, field service, and in-shop repairs with factory-trained technicians
6. Equipment Financing: Installment sale contracts, leasing programs (fixed residual and fair market value), and rent-to-own options through Komatsu Finance and other lenders

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Clairemont Equipment is an authorized Komatsu dealer operating six full-service branches across Southern California that rents, sells, services, and parts heavy construction and mining equipment (excavators, dozers, lifts, generators, compactors) as well as outdoor power equipment. The company also finances equipment purchases through Komatsu Finance and partner lenders.

Product overview

Clairemont Equipment is a family-owned heavy equipment rental and sales company serving Southern California since 1970. The company operates as an authorized Komatsu dealer for all of Southern California and offers a comprehensive portfolio organized around four core service lines: Equipment Rentals (flexible daily/weekly/monthly terms for earthmoving, lifts, generators, tools, and attachments), New Equipment Sales (through authorized dealer relationships with Komatsu, Yanmar, Dynapac, Finn, JLG, and STIHL), Used Equipment Sales (pre-owned excavators, compactors, telehandlers, and other heavy machinery), and Parts & Service (OEM and aftermarket components with factory-trained technicians and preventive maintenance programs). Financing solutions are available through installment contracts, leasing programs, and rent-to-own options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Equipment Rentals
• New Equipment Sales
• Used Equipment Sales
• Parts Department
• Service and Repair
• Equipment Financing

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of parts orders ship within 24 hours
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• KomatsucoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1991Authorized Komatsu Construction and Mining Equipment dealer since 1991, serving San Diego and Imperial Counties. In April 2023, expanded to serve all of Southern California (10 counties) for equipment sales, rentals, parts, service, and warranty support.
• DynapaccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Dynapac vibratory rollers, asphalt pavers, and compaction equipment. Offers full line of Dynapac compaction solutions for road construction, airfields, dam projects, and industrial sites.
• JLGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized JLG dealer for aerial work platforms, boom lifts, scissor lifts, telehandlers, and personnel lifts. JLG is the global leader in lift solutions since 1969.
• FinncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized California dealer for FINN equipment including Hydroseeders, Bark Blowers, Straw Blowers, and Mulch Blowers. Serves contractors in San Diego and Riverside Counties for erosion control and landscaping solutions.
• StihlcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized STIHL dealer offering full line of gasoline-powered and battery-powered handheld outdoor equipment including chainsaws, trimmers, blowers, hedge cutters, lawn mowers, and pressure washers.
• YanmarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Yanmar dealer offering mini excavators, skid steers, compact track loaders, tractors, and compact wheel loaders for landscaping, agriculture, and construction applications.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• United Rentals: Largest equipment rental company in North America with broad heavy-construction aerial, earthmoving, and industrial fleet, plus adjacent tool and specialty solutions. Competes directly with Clairemont's rental business for larger contractor and industrial accounts.
• RDO Equipment Co. Large multi-state John Deere construction and agriculture equipment dealer with strong West Coast footprint providing new/used equipment, parts, service, and rentals. Adjacent OEM and operational overlap with Clairemont's multi-brand dealer model.
• Sunbelt Rentals: Major North American equipment rental provider with a comprehensive fleet across aerial, earthmoving, industrial, and specialty tools. Direct overlap with Clairemont's rental and tool segments, particularly for larger commercial and infrastructure projects.
• Herc Rentals: Premier full-line equipment rental and supply chain solutions provider serving large infrastructure and commercial customers across North America. Competes on larger scale contractor and industrial accounts in Southern California.
• H&E Equipment Services: Large rental, sales, parts, and service provider for heavy construction and industrial equipment with a meaningful West Coast footprint. Competes with Clairemont across rentals, used-equipment resale, and parts in SoCal.

Direct peers

• Quinn Company: Long-tenured California Komatsu dealer and Caterpillar dealer for SoCal/Las Vegas with a network of full-service locations offering equipment sales, rentals, parts, and service. Closest comparable OEM-aligned, multi-branch dealer in California.
• Coastline Equipment: Authorized Komatsu construction equipment dealer across Southern and Central California (and parts of Nevada/Arizona) providing new/used equipment sales, rentals, parts, and service — the most direct head-to-head overlap with Clairemont's territory and product mix.
• Sonsray Machinery: Case and multi-line construction equipment dealer with a Western U.S. footprint including Southern California. Overlaps with Clairemont in compact and mid-size construction equipment, parts, and service for contractors.
• Hawthorne Cat: Exclusive Caterpillar dealer for San Diego, Imperial, Orange, and Riverside counties; provides new/used heavy equipment, rentals, parts, and service. Competes with Clairemont across the same Southern California contractor and industrial base for adjacent OEM accounts.

Emerging players

• EquipmentShare: Vertically integrated, digitally enabled rental and fleet management platform expanding across the U.S. with telematics and e-commerce rental; addresses overlapping contractor customer base but with a fundamentally different technology-led model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ClairemontEquip
• Facebookfacebook.com/ClairemontEquip
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clairemont-equipment

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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